Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a very common bacterial sexually transmitted infection which can be passed on during sex without a condom or other barrier method. It is very common in young sexually active people in the age group of 15 to 24 years.

Notifiable disease

Chlamydia is a notifiable disease.

Sexual health information for professionals

Follow your clinical guidelines relevant to your setting such as the below resources.

TypeResourceAuthor
Document NT guidelines for the management of sexually transmitted infections in the primary health care setting NT Health
Document CARPA Remote primary health care manuals Remote PHC manuals
Document Australian STI management guidelines for use in primary care ASHM
Tropical Health Orientation Manual for health practitioners in Northern Australia Chlamydia Centre for Remote Health

Information for the public

TypeResourceAuthor
WebpageChlamydiaHealth direct
WebpageChlamydiaStay STI free

Get a sexual health check-up

OrganisationLocationsWebsite
Clinic 34 Darwin region, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs Northern Territory Government
Family planning welfare clinic Darwin region Family planning
GP Various locations Health direct
Remote health services Remote communities Northern Territory Government
Aboriginal medical services Remote and urban locations AMSANT

Find out where to get free condoms in the Northern Territory on the Northern Territory Government website.

Contact

Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.


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